Posted: March 2, 2018
Really bright varietal fruit here showing excellent concentration, length and freshness. Nose has a lovely floral lift and the palate displays nicely handled cedary oak and silky tannins.
Comments Off on McPherson Wine Company MWC Victoria Shiraz Mourvedre 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lovely dark varietal fruit complexity with some floral high notes. Chewy oak and good tannic grip.
Comments Off on Seppelt Chalambar Grampians & Heathcote Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Developing spicy herbal bouquet and a complex, layered palate with great bright fruit concentration.
Comments Off on Tyrrell’s Wine Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lifted chocolaty oak aromas with Christmas cake like spiciness. Great palate texture with, “Mega chewy tannins”.
Comments Off on Montara Gold Rush Grampians Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A riper style but very good and developing nicely. Dark brooding plum pudding of a nose which follows through to the palate. Has good grippy tannins and excellent use of oak.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Pyrenees Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lovely expression of sweet shiraz fruit on the nose and palate and the tannins are, according to one judge, “Spot on!” and nicely matched by some lovely quality oak. Great drink!
Comments Off on One Tonne Wine Company Pyrenees Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A bright modern style of shiraz with excellent dark berry fruit characters and some great quality oak underscored by lovely grainy tannins.
Comments Off on Brown Brothers Ten Acres Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Spicy complexity to the plum/cherry nose. A riper style palate carried well by the savoury fruit, well handled oak and great tannin structure. Plenty of cellaring potential.
Comments Off on Grampians Estate Streeton Reserve Great Western Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A great wine with obvious lifted super floral touches to the red/blue fruit nose. Seamlessly silky palate, great structure, loads of berry fruit well integrated with the oak and tannins.
Comments Off on McPherson Wine Company Laneway Central Victoria Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lifted minty/menthol bouquet and bright black fruit flavours with lovely tannins. Easy drinker.
Comments Off on Tahbilk Central Victoria Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A simple lightweight with dark berry fruit, lifted herbal notes and nice use of oak.
Comments Off on Brown Brothers The Standout Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Attractive spiciness to the developed nose. Palate is “Light on its feet – yet still concentrated”.
Comments Off on Trentham Reserve Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Quite savoury aromas with a hint of spice and a dash of pepper. Nice fruit complexity to the palate with lifted oak and some spiciness.
Comments Off on One Tonne Wine Company Grampians Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A nose of ripe plum and spices. Very nice medium bodied palate with bright berry fruit in the riper end of the spectrum. Some great oak and high level of acid. 5+
Comments Off on McPherson Wine Company MWC Heathcote Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Leafy spicy fragrances lead to a lovely sweet varietal fruit palate layered with vanillin oak and some ripe tannins. Good mouthfeel and nice tannic finish. 5+
Comments Off on Grampians Estate Streeton Reserve Grampians Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lifted sweet oak aromas and a palate that’s carried by the oak but has a complex mix of ripe fruit and spices with soft acidity.
Comments Off on Dalberti The Charcoal Burner Great Western Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Nose initially closed but opens up to plums, spices and pepper. Dark fruit palate with lifted oak and lots of bright acid.
Comments Off on McPherson Wine Company Don’t Tell Gary Grampians Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Nice muskiness to the nose with a slight green edge. Grippy palate is sweet, complex and spicy.
Comments Off on Tatalia Heathcote Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Beautiful lifted jubey grenache characters drive this wine. Floral fragrances mix with the fruit aromas and the palate is complex, layered and very flavoursome. A great drink!
Comments Off on Grampians Estate GST Grampians Grenache Shiraz Tempranillo 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
The nose is a pungent berry compote with a super tasty, nicely textured, palate that is full of musky lolly shop-like flavours.
Comments Off on Grampians Estate Grampians Grenache 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A beautiful age worthy cabernet with fragrances of cedar, cassis and violets. Excellent varietal fruit flavour concentration mixed with lifted spiciness and lovely tannins.
Comments Off on Montara Grampians Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A great wine with true varietal characters. It has lovely lifted floral fruit aromas and a super chewy tannic palate.
Comments Off on Four Sisters Central Victoria Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lovely nose; very fresh, very varietal. Bright plum fruit characters on the palate integrated with well handled oak and chalky tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Four Sisters Central Victoria Merlot 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Stewed fruit nose and a rich ripe fruit palate with loads of chewy tannins.
Comments Off on Dalberti Great Western Merlot 2014 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Aromas of cherries and blackberries with a super chewy, very tannic, palate full of lovely rhubarb-like varietal fruit. Nice oaky finish.
Comments Off on Montara Grampians Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Sweet spicy aromas and a simple, ripe, palate that captures the varietal characters.
Comments Off on McPherson Wine Company Oui La Vue Victoria Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Aromas are a complexity of earth, smoke, cigar box, cherry and plum characters. Palate has a good varietal fruit core
Comments Off on Fowles Wine The Good Paddock Central Victoria Pinot Noir 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very lifted nose that according to one judge is “Super interesting”. Bright raspberry fruit flavours and a long smooth finish.
Comments Off on Montara Grampians Rosé 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Baby pink wine with lifted floral, almost pot pourri -like, aromas. Great savoury palate – lovely and fresh with excellent texture. Another rose that will go well with food.
Comments Off on McPherson Wine Company Oui La Vue Victoria Grenache Rosé 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Lifted nose and light palate showing a pungent mix of strawberries, apples, citrus and passionfruit.
Comments Off on Dalfarras Central Victoria Rosato 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Spicy apple nose with pungent notes. Lightweight palate with flavours of pears and roses.
Comments Off on McPherson Wine Company Oui La Vue Victoria Pinot Gris 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Pear-like aromas with a pleasant ginger lift. It’s dry and savoury in the mouth. “Quite Rhone like”, thought one judge.
Comments Off on McPherson Wine Company Aquarius Central Victoria Marsanne Viognier 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A super sweet, aged, dessert wine that is a delicious blend of honey, orange peel and citrus blossom characters and has a delicate nuance of apricots.
Comments Off on Tahbilk Cane Cut Central Victoria Cane Cut Marsanne (375ml) 2013 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A freshness of apples and pears on the nose. Very varietal palate with excellent line and length of Nashi pear flavours laced with estery banana-like nuances.
Comments Off on Tahbilk Central Victoria Marsanne 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Fragrances of green mangoes and passionfruit. Generous tropical fruit palate with nice use of residual sugar to balance acidity.
Comments Off on Montara Grampians Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
A simple, well made wine with lovely lifted tropical varietal characters and soft acidity.
Comments Off on Four Sisters Central Victoria Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Developing lemon curd-like aromas with a nice tropical touch. Lovely palate texture with tropical/citrus driven flavours and some toastiness already developing.
Comments Off on Montara Grampians Riesling 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Rich musky fruit cake characters on the nose with minty hints. Lovely complexity of dark berry flavours with a dash of spice, soft tannins and balanced sweetness.
Comments Off on Grampians Estate Rutherford Grampians Sparkling Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Briary fruit bouquet with a floral lift and some Christmas cake-like spiciness on the vibrant blackberry palate with its soft tannins.
Comments Off on Seppelt Original Sparkling Victoria Sparkling Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Attractive secondary complexity is evident here. Has biscuity aromas and good length of creamy nutty flavours.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Midnight Cuvee Pyrenees Vintage Brut 2011 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Nice yeasty nose; hints of lemons and green apples. Somewhat simple but well made palate with lifted citrus flavours.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Midnight Cuvee Pyrenees Sparkling 2012 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Beautiful spicy honeyed citrus and apricot fruit aromas with some pleasing fruit and honeyed nut flavours.
Comments Off on Mitchelton Blackwood Park Central Victoria Botrytis Riesling 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Leafy green notes to the nose but good sweet red fruit concentration to the vibrant palate.
Comments Off on Mitchelton Crescent Central Victoria Shiraz Mourvedre Grenache 2014 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Very fragrant and lifted floral fruit nose. Silky smooth spicy licorice complexity to the palate highlighted by bright dark berry fruit and showing a good grippy finish.
Comments Off on Best’s LSV Great Western Shiraz Viognier 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
An excellent wine for its age. Oak is still prominent and tends to overpower the fruit. “There’s a lot of winemaker in the wine”, said one judge. “But in a good way!”
Comments Off on Mitchelton Print Central Victoria Shiraz 2013 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Nose is brooding, dark and fruity. The palate has plenty of fleshy berry fruit flavours with nice drive and length. Planky oak. A good wine.
Comments Off on Mitchelton M Central Victoria Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Savoury, spicy complexity to the nose. Nicely integrated oak, fruit and acid on the palate with slightly steely tannins.
Comments Off on Mitchelton Heathcote Shiraz 2015 / 0 View / March 2, 2018
Posted: March 2, 2018
Attractive warm fruit bouquet with a sweet oak lift. Simple palate has chewy tannins and cedary oak.
Comments Off on Mitchelton Preece Nagambie Central Victoria Shiraz 2016 / 0 View / March 2, 2018